How many lipsticks do I need?

I have 3 all the same. One in whatever bag I'm using, one in make-up bag in downstairs loo, one in the dish on hall table under the mirror.

Dogsmother, w e l l , first one lip drops of followed by..
ooh its just too nasty to mention

I have put stub ends of favorites in small cream jar and melted in micro, probably kills germs, hey presto pot of lippy to use with lip brush

What is supposed to happen to you if you use lipstick when it’s passed it shelf life....?

Maybeline 24 hour lipstick really does stay on all day and night if you let it, Rimmel do a very similar one too, lipstick at one end gloss at the other.

Just counted, I have 22 left now ! I did have more but 2 granddaughters have just been to visit so ....... ?

It's a Christmas tradition that my hubby buys me Estée Lauder perfume plus their big cosmetics gift case every year. I currently have 4 of them stacked up, plus last night I won a big box of luxury make up and perfume. Most days I only wear lipstick, blusher and mascara but I like to be prepared for when I do glam it up. I LOVE lipsticks and own at least a dozen!

You can use the stub ends of lipstick for cleaning jewellery. Simply rub the lipstick on the item, work it into any engraving, and rub off with a clean soft cloth or kitchen roll.

... not a miser... (drat the auto thingy)

You are not a must Digging Doris just making the most of your resources. I have been known to scoop out the last bit of lipstick from several containers and melt them together (in an egg cup over simmering water). Applied with a brush it lasts for ages. I hardly ever buy any. I know magazines tell us to throw them out after six months in case of bacteria but I have never had any problems.

I've quite a few - not sure how many as I have one or two in each of various bags and drawers so I can grab one easily when I'm in a rush. Lots of colours, but my current favourite is an old dusky mauve Lipfinity that I've just unearthed from a handbag I don't use often. I did think I should perhaps have ditched it, but don't seem to have come to any harm. I am good about changing my mascara and eyeliner often to avoid any infection.

Lipfinity (by Max Factor) lasts well, Welshwife.

I like the Rimmel moisturizing range. You can never have too many lipsticks but I find even the cheap ones quite expensive now. Please tell me your fav lipstick.

I always have a full face on, and I have got 4 different foundations - I use a mixture of 2 of them for daytime, and one of the other 2 for the evening. I've got 3 mascaras, blushers and eyebrow pencils. Lipsticks - about 7! The only thing I don't use anymore is eyeliner (I've got them in a variety of colours), as lately I've had Conjunctivitis, and the eyeliners seem to cause it

Another long lasting lipstick is by lipstains gold, lots of colours to choose from.

I'm another who thinks the next new lipstick is going to be THE one! I confess to being a bit of a make-up junkie, and have around 20 after a cull a few months ago. I can't wear pale colours, they make me look like death warmed up, and too often I buy a new one that's really too pale for me. Favourite colours are strong raspberry pinks ( M&S did a lovely one in their Autograph range called Editor's Pick, sadly now discontinued ) and some coppery shades for Autumn. A real favourite is a Clinique one called Dubonnet from their long-lasting range which is a dusky pink, goes on really well, and lasts longer than most.

I have about 16 at a guess, and love all of them.
Welshwife I buy some online Barry M and they are very good to put on and leave all day or have meals etc.however I recommend applying it to top lip only and squishing lips together, then blotting on a tissue.?

No idea but it's far too many and invariably go back to the same pinky beige colour! Same for foundation - can't seem to find one that suits other than Bare Minerals complexion rescue.

I recently had my colours done and have 3 lipsticks. One to wear with red. One for when I'm wearing blue/mauve/lilac and one for pinks. So far so good!

I must be of a rare breed...............I have none!!!
Have never indulged much in make up as such, although I do care for my appearance ,diligently applying moisturisers,factor 30+ when the sun visits and again special face washes and night cream.
Lipstick is a great big No no.!!

Has any one found a really long lasting one please? I am a put it on and leave it people and rarely touch up during the day.

Wow lilypops, I don't feel so bad now as I've got nowhere near 40!
I mostly try to match what I'm wearing, so a pinky tinge if I'm wearing mauve/blue tones, post box red for a red day, and an orange tinge when I wear Autumn colours. So really I could manage with three.
I was unaware that they have a shelf life. Though I think one old one tastes a bit funny. Maybe there's a few more for the bin now I know that.

I have none! I only use tinted lip balm. I tend to concentrate on the eyes only, plus a light covering of translucent powder.

two , a pinky/nude tone and a russet tone .I also have two lip glosses .I use them until they're finished and buy a new one the same .I do have loads of different foundations though ,mineral based,baked creme ,old fashioned panstick type lovely Mally stuff with a brush and many many more ..in different colours for different seasons ,lighting etc.My mother started my obsession she used Leichners theatrical makeup .It was fabulous stuff but I haven't been able to find it for a long time .

About 40 , I keep thinking every time I buy a new lippie, this is the one , and I have throw about 9 out as they were past their shelf life ,

Thanks HildajJ. I have several really ancient lipsticks so I now have a benchmark for throwing them out.